F-16 Fighting Falcon
Multirole fighter aircraft
Episodes
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#2451: Why Old Fighter Jets Still Train New PilotsWhy air forces still train pilots on 50-year-old aircraft instead of simulators or frontline fighters. -
#1140: The G-Suit Paradox: From Fighter Jets to Commercial CabinsTransitioning from fighter jets to airliners is a total recalibration of physics, philosophy, and psychology in the "comfort corridor." -
#1016: The Immortal Airframe: Why 70-Year-Old Planes Still FlyExplore how 70-year-old bombers and tankers stay flight-ready using digital twins, 3D printing, and cutting-edge structural engineering. -
#927: That Others May Live: The Mechanics of Combat RescueAfter a friendly fire incident in Kuwait, six airmen were rescued in record time. Discover the systems that ensure no one is left behind. -
#694: Why Deeper Bunkers Can't WinCan you really hide from a 30,000-pound steel spear? Herman and Corn explore the physics and strategic impact of the GBU-57 MOP. -
#527: Who’s Really Flying? The Evolution of Aircraft ControlsFrom steel cables to digital signals: Herman and Corn explore how flight controls evolved and why some modern jets still use 1960s technology.